Traffic Offense in Okeechobee County, Florida
506 cases (2025) · Okeechobee County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Okeechobee County combined high withheld adjudication rates with suppressed dismissals. Withheld adjudication reached 37.7%, notably above Florida's 30.8% average, while dismissals occurred in just 0.6% of cases—3.4 points below state average. Guilty verdicts were rendered in 61.7% of cases. The profile suggests a State Attorney office that strongly prefers protecting records through withheld adjudication over either dismissal or formal conviction.
Defendants faced notable sentence exposure. The average sentence was 120.3 days, among the highest statewide, though the median of 30 days showed most received much shorter terms. About 26% faced jail time, with minimal prison sentences. Average fines reached $307. Public defender representation covered 40.3% of defendants, reflecting moderate demand for appointed counsel.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Traffic Offense charge in Okeechobee County makes it in front of a judge. Of 1,825 prosecutor decisions on Traffic Offense charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 2.7% — below the 10.3% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 61.7% of 506 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 506 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 473 | 1.8 months |
| State Prison Facility | 15 | 2.9 years |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Traffic Offense sentencing in Okeechobee County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 210 | 67.1% | 1.4% |
| Black | 67 | 58.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 639 | 48.5% | 0.2% | 2.4 months |
| 2024 | 669 | 51.1% | 0.7% | 2.2 months |
| 2025 | 506 | 61.7% | 0.6% | 4.0 months |
Quarterly detail
Quarterly figures recompute from monthly disposition counts; quarters with fewer than 30 cases are suppressed.
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 1,632 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 128 |
| Felony | Third Degree | 54 |
Related Charges in Okeechobee County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Possession | 314 | 76.1% | 8.3% |
| Other | 221 | 58.8% | 17.2% |
| Contempt of Court | 137 | 12.4% | 87.6% |
| Larceny / Theft | 137 | 85.4% | 1.5% |
| Battery | 131 | 75.6% | 8.4% |
| DUI | 98 | 95.9% | 1.0% |
| Resisting Officer | 87 | 81.6% | 6.9% |
| Trespassing | 67 | 73.1% | 13.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Traffic Offense in Okeechobee County?
The guilty rate is 61.7% based on 506 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Traffic Offense in Okeechobee County?
Adjudication is withheld in 37.7% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Traffic Offense in Okeechobee County?
The average sentence is 4.0 months, with an average fine of $307 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
40.3% of defendants use a public defender, while 11.3% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Traffic Offense in Okeechobee County, Florida (2025). Based on 506 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/traffic-offense/okeechobee
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Okeechobee County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 506 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com